The Ministry of Health of Peru announced on March 13 that nearly 500,000 homes across 14 districts in Lima will be inspected as part of efforts to prevent the spread of dengue. The inspections are being carried out by the Directorate of Integrated Health Networks (Diris) Lima Centro, which is part of the ministry.
This initiative aims to stop the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, reduce the risk of dengue transmission, and protect residents from illness. According to the ministry, a total of 4,568 workers will visit homes in Surquillo, San Miguel, San Luis, San Juan de Lurigancho, San Isidro, San Borja, Miraflores, Magdalena del Mar, Lince, Pueblo Libre, La Victoria, Jesús María, Breña and Lima Cercado.
The inspections are scheduled for the first quarter of the year and are part of the “Plan de Prevención y Control del Dengue 2026” implemented by the Ministry of Health. Information collected during these visits will be recorded using a mobile application called Dengue App. This tool allows for ongoing monitoring and timely decision-making to help prevent further spread of dengue.
Officials say that data gathered through these inspections will help analyze epidemiological trends and identify high-risk areas. This information will also support targeted health interventions in districts and health centers where dengue cases have been reported.
The Ministry urges residents to cooperate with Diris Lima Centro inspectors who will be properly uniformed and identified as they check households for mosquito breeding sites. The ministry also reminds citizens that dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and common symptoms include high fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, pain behind the eyes and skin rashes. Warning signs such as severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting or bleeding require immediate medical attention. Residents are advised not to self-medicate but instead stay hydrated and seek care at their nearest health facility.
